A man was killed after a crash involving a car, motorcyclist and cyclist on the A3066 earlier this afternoon (August 28).

The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s from Crewkerne , suffered serious injuries following the collision near the Mosterton crossroads, near Beaminster, at around 2.30pm and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cyclist, a man in his 60s from Yeovil, was also injured in the crash but the injuries are not thought to be serious.

Dorset Police closed the road for several hours following the crash between the orange Ford Focus, orange KTM motorcycle and a cyclist.

The family of the man who was killed have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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Police Sergeant Fern Graham, of the traffic unit, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this collision, or to the manner of driving of any of the vehicles involved immediately prior to the incident, to please contact me.

“I would also like to thank motorists for their patience during the road closures, which were necessary to enable the emergency services to do their work and to allow for a proper investigation of the collision scene.”